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The Fair Trade blog is your source for the latest news from Fair Trade USA. We frequently post updates from Fair Trade farms, new product announcements, guest blogs from our partners and gift guides. So put us on your RSS and join the conversation!

Fair Trade Month is here! From environmental protection to poverty alleviation, there are plenty of reasons to support Fair Trade. Help us celebrate the incredible people who grow, sew and craft our favorite products this October (and every day of the year!).

Top 10 Hottest Fair Trade Products for Summer!

School's out, the beaches are open, and it's time to have some fun in the sun! Celebrate summer with Fair Trade Certified™ products, and give back to Fair Trade farmers and workers worldwide. To help you out we've created the one and only "Fair Trade Summer Playlist" to highlight some of our favorite Fair Trade products of the season. Consider it the sound track for your Fair Trade lifestyle.

Guest Blog Post from Choice Organic Teas and Giveaway

This guest blog post comes to us from Valerie Skubal, Sales and Marketing Assistant for Choice Organic Teas. Choice Organic Teas is dedicated to empowering tea workers around the world and giving you an organic & delicious cup of Fair Trade tea! So brew a fresh cup and read on!
There’s nothing quite as refreshing as a tall glass of iced tea on a hot summer day. Making iced tea at home is so simple, and I’m here to show you how to do it with loose leaf tea!

Honor dad the Fair Trade way

Father's Day will be here before you know it, so mark your calendar: June 21, 2015! And this year, you can really show dad you care by giving him an extra-special Fair Trade Certified gift! Fair Trade USA's carefully-curated Father's Day Gift Guide will help you choose the perfect gift to show your dad how much you love him, while also giving back to the hard-working dads around the world.

Guest Blog Post from Fair Trade Campaigns

This guest blog post comes to us from Courtney Lang, National Organizer at Fair Trade Campaigns. Fair Trade Campaigns is a powerful grassroots movement mobilizing thousands of conscious consumers and Fair Trade advocates on campuses and in communities across the country. They provide tools, resources, and support events to launch and grow local Fair Trade Campaigns in your town, university, school or congregation. This World Fair Trade Day, join their movement!